Despite being knocked out of the 2025 Mozzart Bet Cup, Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) assistant coach Boaz Onyango praised custodian Stephen Otieno for his heroics against Kenya Police FC.The experienced goalkeeper was brilliant between the sticks for MOFA, preventing the National Super League (NSL) team from shipping in a flurry of goals. Trends Gen Z are using to reshape Kenyan football cultureIn the first half of the match, Otieno made three crucial close-range stops to deny Brian Musa and Daniel Sakari, resulting in a goalless half.Though Police broke the deadlock through second-half substitute Clinton Kinanga, who scored minutes after coming on, it was not until the final half hour that Otieno’s heroics were further witnessed.##NAJAVA_MECA_8762756##Five minutes after the hour mark, the former Kisumu All Stars custodian came off his line to thwart Mohammed Bajaber’s six-yard blast, leaving a half-full Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Kisumu stunned.Moments later, after denying Bajaber, the ex-Nzoia Sugar custodian made another near-post save to prevent the former City Stars ace from stretching Police’s lead.England-based Harambee Stars prospect set for lengthy spell out with injuryIn the last quarter of the game, Police came close to extending their lead through Marvin Nabwire, but Otieno reacted quickly, parrying Nabwire’s fierce shot from the edge of the 18-yard box.In the final minutes of the match, Police thought they had put the game beyond reach through substitute Eric Zakayo, but the one-time Mozzart Bet Cup champion with Kakamega Homeboyz produced another goal-line clearance to save MOFA from further conceding.##NAJAVA_MECA_8762676##”He, Steve, had an outstanding performance; he essentially kept us in the game by making crucial saves in both halves. Though we lost, he was outstanding, and I am happy with his effort,” he stated.The tactician also praised MOFA’s backline for helping achieve the respectable score against the defending cup champions.Stars Abroad: Okumu features as Reims’ struggles persist”I must also compliment the defenders, who did an excellent job in contributing to today’s performance. They defended well, and Steve complemented their efforts with courageous saves,” he said.The Oyugis-based club will now embark on league action as they seek direct promotion to the FKFPL in their second attempt.
